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Schooners & Sailboat Cruises

Schooner & Sailboat Cruises - CT Statewide

2 places to visit

  • Mystic, CT

    Argia Mystic Cruises

    Half-Day Sailing Adventures and Romantic Evening Sails

    May through mid-October, choose a half-day or sunset sail aboard the sailing ship ARGIA! Discover islands, lighthouses, and traditional windjammer sailing, right from down-town Mystic, Connecticut. ARGIA accommodates up to 49 guests for public or private half-day or evening sails down the historic Mystic River to Fishers' Island Sound. Sail in smooth and protected waters aboard this Coast Guard licensed vessel.

    Relax as you sail by scenic coastlines, take a turn at the helm, or help the crew hoist and trim the sails. Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine (or order snacks from us when you book) to make this excursion truly memorable.
    Departures Daily (May thru mid-October) at:
    • 9:30am
    • Noon
    • 3:00pm (½ hr. earlier in October)
    • 6:00pm (½ hr. earlier after Labor Day, 1 hr. earlier in October)
    75 Steamboat Wharf 860-536-0416
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  • Essex, CT

    Connecticut River Museum

    Set sail for an exciting adventure and explore the Connecticut River, all aboard a unique vessel

    Set sail on the Connecticut River with the crew of the Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614. Block was the first European sailor to map the Housatonic and Thomas rivers and sailed up the Connecticut River past the future site of Hartford. The unique replica, built over several years using traditional plans and methods, is the perfect way to connect with the River today while learning about the age of exploration, the fur trade, and early colonial history. River cruises — day sails and sunset sails (sunset tree swallow sails in September) — are offered most Wednesdays through Sundays and include same-day Museum admission. CT River Museum visitors can also visit and explore the vessel when it’s docked. Planning a celebration, reunion or other big event? The Onrust – and the Museum’s second vessel RiverQuest -- are available for private charters.
    67 Main Street, Steamboat Dock 860-767-8269
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